The Connie Greig-trained Linden Tree has atoned for a narrow defeat at his previous start by claiming the Inland Petroleum Condobolin Picnic Cup (1400m) on Saturday.

Dubbo-trained mare Merdeka holds the lead in the 2024 NSW Picnic Champion Series courtesy of her second placings in the Cobar and Mungery Picnic Cups.

Passionate racing trainers Debbie Prest and Peter Kirby will take winning form into the Gundagai meeting on Saturday after a dominant display last week.